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ROBERT WILLOUGHBY VINING, OF LONDON, ENGLAND.

AUTOMATIC APPARATUS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 606,318, dated June 28,1898.

Application filed March 28, 1898.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that 1, ROBERT WILLOUGHBY VINING, residing at Ealin g,London, in the county of Middlesex, England, have invented anImprovement in Coin-Freed Automatic Machines for the Taking and Deliveryof Photographic Impressions, (for which I have made application forLetters Patent in Great Britain under No. 10,906, dated May 1, 1897,) ofwhich the following is a specification.

My invention relates to machines for automatically taking photographsand delivering the same in exchange for a coin or coins or tokens, andhas for its object the provision of means for carrying out the cycle ofopera tions so that the necessary adjustment of exposure can be madeaccording to the variations of the light, and the development of theph0tograph-image can be automatically regulated according to thetemperature, these being the two varying factors which affect the finalresult.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will nowproceed to describe the same in reference to the accompanying drawings,reference being had to the letters marked thereon. I

Like letters refer to like parts in the various figures.

Figure 1 is a back elevation of my machine. Fig. 2 is a front elevationof the same, the casing in each case being removed to show themechanism. Fig. 3 is a plan of the same. Fig. 4 is a sectional planshowing the various baths and plate-carriers. Fig. 5 is a detail view ofthe plate-carriers and operative mechanism. Fig. 6 is a developed viewof the zigzag path controlling the plate-carriers. Fig. 7 is a detailview of the operative mechanism for controlling the lower carrier. Fig.8 is a view of the two carriers, one above theother, showing therelative position when the photographic plate is to be delivered fromthe upper to the lower carrier. Fig. 9 is a side elevation of themachine, showing the winding-up gear. Figs. 10 and 11 show in twopositions the thermostatic regulator for controlling the speed of theclockwork according to the surrounding temperature, and Fig. 12 is apart-sectional View of the cylinder containing the zigzag path.

To carry my invention into effect, I arrange Serial No. 676,494. (Nomodel.)

a pile of superimposed sensitized plates A on the upper part of themachine, (shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 9,) and I provide mechanism at thelower part of the pile, so arranged that on each operation of themachine a sensitive element or plate is fed from the bottom of the pileinto position at the back of the lens 15, Fig. 9, of the camera 0, Figs.2, 3, and 9. This mechanism consists of a horizontal screw D, Figs. 3and 9, engaging with a sliding catch E, Figs. 3 and 9, which is soarranged that it will engage the lowermost plate and push it frombeneath the pile through a slot in the side of the container into thehopper F, Figs. 2, 3, and 9, which is adapted to de liver the said platein the proper focal plane at the back of the camera. The screw D, Figs.3 and. 9, carries a pinion (Z, Figs. 1, 3, and 9, with which a rack (1Figs. 1, 3, and 9, engages, the means for the operation of the said rackbeing hereinafter described.

I arrange a clockwork mechanism Gr, Fig. 1, in the upper part of thedevice, which is driven in the ordinary way by the weight g, Figs. 1, 3,and 9, and is provided with acontrolling time-disk II, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 5,and 9, with which engages a detent J, Figs. 2, 3, and 5, operated by thecoin-lever 76, Figs. 2 and 3.

The control-disk II, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9, carries a projection h,Figs. 2, 3, 5, and 9, which is adapted to coact with the operatingmechanism 7L2, Figs. 2, 3, and 9, of the shut ter K,Figs. 2 and 9,pivoted on an axle K, Figs. 3 and 9, so as to open and close the saidshutter, the two positions of the shutter be ing shown in dotted linesin Fig. 9.

The plate when in the camera rests upon a false bottom L, Fig. 3, placedover a slot in the floor in the apparatus. This false bottom L, Fig. 3,is adapted to slide and is springpressed by a spring Z, Fig. 3, and hasa slot which is of such a size as to allow the plate to drop through thefloor when the slots in the false bottom and the floor coincide. Theoperation of the false bottom L, Fig. 3, is controlled by a pivoted arm1 Fig. 3, to which it is connected, the end of the arm Z Fig. 3,carrying a projection arranged to engage with a recess'l Fig. 5, on thecontrolling-disk II, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9, when the said disk is insuch a position as to allow the engagement of the recess Z, Fig. 5, andthe the fixing-carrier Q}, Figs. 1, -l-, and 5.

end of the lever Z Fig. 23, which are made of such a form as to allowthe disk to force the lever back outoi' the recess against thespringpressnre of the spring Z, Fig. 3, as the rotation of the diskproceeds. The plate drops from the camera into a dcveloping-carrier M,Figs. 1, 4-, and 5, which is carried upon an arm in, Figs.1, i, and 5,mounted rigidly upon a post m Figs. 1, ei, and 5, slidingly held in thesupporting-cylinder N, Figs. 1, i, and 5. The post in carries a pistonhaving a projection on, Fig. 12, which is adapted to engage with slotsin", Figs. 6 and 12, arranged in the interior of the cylinder, thevertical slots being connected by diagonal slots 021 Figs. (3 and 1 2,controlled by spring-switches m,l1igs. U and 12. The top of the post mis attached by a swivel O, 1 and 5, to a strap or cord 0, Figs. 1, 2, 3,and 5, which in turn is fastoned to a quadrant o, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9, bya lever 0 Figs. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9. The small arm 0, Fig. 5, which isrigidly attached to the lever 0 is engaged by the projection on thetime-disk, so as to lift the post wiihits carriers. Around the post on Iarrange the dcveloping-tank 1., Fig. -1-, and on alower level thefixing-tank l,Figs. 1 and i, and Washingtank 1, Figs. 1 and i, anddelivery-chute 1 Figs. 1 and -i-.

Above the developing-carrier M, I loosely mount the sleeve Q, Figs. 1,5, and upon the post M The said sleeve Q carries an arm (3, Figs. i, 5,and 7, to which is depended Each of the carriers M Q is provided with aspringprcssed projection or catch (1, Figs. 1 and 5, which in its normalposition prevents the plate from falling through the carrier. Theeontrelling-disk ll gears with a pinion Figs. 3 and 5, which operateswith a multilatcd spur-wheel if, Figs. 3 and 5, which on gages at rightangles with a similar mutilated spur wheel if, Figs. 3 and 5, attachedto the sleeve Q. The object of this double arrangement of carrier is toallow the use of one dipping device for developing and another dippingdevice for living and washing in order to prevent the contamination ofthe developing-bath with the lining solution, which would be the caseit' the same carrier or dipper were used for all three baths.

To allow for variations of light, I lit the lens with the usualdiaphragm or step b, Fig. 9, to which is connected an adjusting-gear l1,Figs. 3 and 9, capable of bcin g operated 'from the exterior of. thecasing containing the machine, and I arrange a scale having suitabledirections, upon which works a pointer eonnccted with thediaphragm-adjust-ing inechanism, so that the illumination of the imageon the sensitive surface can be varied by the size of the aperture ofthe lens being altered by the person who desires to be photographed.

As the rate of development of the photographic image depends verylargely on the temperature of the developing solution I provide means tocorrect the differences of development due to variations of temperature.To effect this, I arrange the clockwork mechanism G with a controllingdevice consisting of a flier R, Figs. 1, 10, and 11, having wingsadjustable on their axes so to vary the resistance of the flier torotation through the air. The adjustment of these Wings is effected bymeans of a sliding sleeve 0', Figs. 10 and 11, connected to an eccentricpin on the wings by a eonnecting-rod v", Figs. 1.0 and 11. The movementof the sleeve '1' is controlled by a wedge r Figs. 10 and 11, con nectedby an adj ustingscrew 1', Figs. 10 and 11, through a lever 0', Figs. 19and 11, to one end of a coil of tubing 0"", Figs. 1, 21, 10, and 11,containing a volatile fluid, the other end of the coil being rigidlysupported on the frame of the machine, so that the whole do vice isadapted to act as a thermostatic regulater.

The clockwork mechanism is reinforced at each operation through a devicewhich is operated from the exterior oi. the machine by the person usingit, consisting of a rack S, Figs. 1 and 9, gearing with a pinion s,liigs. 1 and 9, on tho liiitiii ftliiS of the cioelnvorl; mechanism Thisrack is provided with a stem .9, Figs. 1 and 9, adapted to be guided ina guidance .5 Fig. 1, arran ed on the lower floor of the device. Thestem .5 Fig. 9, carries a projection or stop a, Fig. 9,which is adaplcdto engage with another rack s, Fig. .1, having a stop .3, Fig. 9. Thisrack s is attachedto a spiral spring 5, Figs. i and 9, dcpomicd from theupper floor of the machine. The pinion T, Fig. 9, supported on theframe, gears on one side with the rack s and on the other side with acogged quadrant l Figs. 1, 2, and 9, to which is attached the lever t,Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 9, carrying a policy Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 9,011 itsend. When the lever is pulled, say, from the right to the left, as shownin Fig. 9, the quadrant t revolves the pinion T and pulls down the racks against the tension of the spiral spring s, the step engaging with thestop s in carrying the rack S down with it, so as to revolve the pinions of clockwork mechanism in order to wind up the weight g.

In order to prevent the partial reinforce ment of the clockworkmechanism, 1 provide a controlled device which is only put out of actionat the extreme ends oi the stroke of the lover I". This device consistsof two ratchet-wheels U and U, Figs. 1, 2, and 9, which are attached inreversed position to one another to the pinion T. A double-armed pallet7t, Fig. 9, is pi voted so as to engage with the two ratchet-wheels Uand U and is arranged to ooact with the lover I, so as to only releasethe ratchct-wheeisat either end of the stroke.

In connection with the photographic mechanism I arrange a device V,Figs. 1, 2,.1, and 9, for delivering a mount or frame together with thephotograph. This device "v' con "tains the mounts or frames,anpoi-imposed one upon another in a pile, and has at its lower part apair of catches 7;, Fig. 9, which normally support the superincumbentpile and which when withdrawn from their sphere of action allows thebottom mount or frame to fall out ready for delivery. Another pair ofcatches c, Fig. 9, are arranged above the first pair, about thethickness of one mount or frame, and which are adapted to support therest of the pile during the delivery of the bottom mount or frame, thetwo pairs of catches U and 1) operating alternately in oppositedirections.

The catches v are carried by arms 0 Figs. 1, 2, and 9, pivoted at theupper part upon the mount-container and which are springpressed towardone another by the springs o Figs. 1 and 9. They are operated at theirlower part by arms '0 Figs. 2 and 9, which are pivoted and attached tolevers 0 Figs. 2 and 9, the lever c on the right-hand side having anextending arm c, Fig. 9, which is adapted to coact with the pin 11 Fig.9, on the lever t. The catches 7" are attached to the arms 1: Figs. 2and 9, which are also pivoted upon the mount-container, the said armsbeing adapted at the end beyond the point of pivoting to engage with thearms 12 of the lower catches, so that the operation of the, catches 7)move the catches o in the opposite;

direction.

At the front of the machine I provide a movable list of instructions orinformation as to the progress of the mechanism and its productsimultaneously with its operation, which are set forth 011 a disk WV,Figs. 2 and 9, connected to and moved by the clockwork G, and isdesigned to afford a source of interest to direct the attention of theperson during the taking and delivery of the photograph.

1 provide a chain or other equivalent means whereby the proper focaldistance can be arrived at by the subject, and I so arrange the chainthat it is connected to a flexibly=mounted spring-pressed lever X, Figs.2 and 3, the upper end of which is provided with a re taining projection02, Fig. 3, which engages with the coin-lever k, Figs. 2 and 3, so thatthe coin-lever can be released when the proper focal distance isobtained.

The operation of my machineis as follows: The person who desires to bephotographed stands in front of the machine, and after having put thenecessary coin or coins into the coin-slot takes the focusing-chain andgages the proper distance to place himself from the lens. He then pullsthe chain, which is connected to the flexible lever X, Fig. 2, whichreleases the retaining-catch 50, Fig. 2, of the coin-lever 7c, Fig. 8,the weight of the coin on the end of the coin-lever overbalancing thesaid lever and withdrawing the detent J, Figs. 2 and 5, from thecontrol-disk H, Figs. 2 and 5. This allows the clockwork to be operatedby the fall of the weight g, Figs. 1 and 9. The control-disk H inrevolving brings the projection h, Fig. 5, into contact with theshutter-opening gear 72, Figs. 2 and 3, and exposes the plate, theperiod of exposure being regulated by the thermostatic regulator, Figs.10 and 11. After the shutter is closed the rotation of the disk H bringsthe recess Z Fig. 5, to coincide with the end of the lever Z Fig. 3,thereby operating the false bottom L, Fig. 3, and allowing the plate todrop through into the upper carrier M, Figs. 1 and 5, this said carrierhaving been previously raised, witlrthe post m Figs. 1 and 5, into theupper'position by a projection 0 Fig. 5, on the disk H, engaging withthe lever 0 Fig. 5, and raising the quadrant 0', Fig. 5, into itsuppermost position. Vhen the projection o is disengaged from the lever 0the post, with its carrieigfalls in a vertical line down one of theslots m", Fig. 12, passing by one of the spring-switches m, Fig. 12. Asthe disk H revolves another projection 0 Fig. 5, coacts with the lever 0and lifts the post m Fig. 5,with the carrier. In its ascent theprojection m Fig. 12, travels up one of the diagonal slots m Fig. 12,into the next vertical slot, and thereby turns the carrier M, Figs. 5and 4., through a quarter of the circle over the developing-bath P, Fig.4, and allows it to fall therein. As the disk still continues to revolveanother projection o Fig. 5, engages with the lever 0 lifting the post mand revolving it through another quarter of the circle. The normalposition of the fixing-carrier Q Figs. 5 and 1, is over the fixing-bathP, Figs. 1 and 4:, being retained in that position by the spring-catchY, Figs. 1 and at, mounted on the framing. As the carrier M is movedthrough the arc last described the spring-pressed catch q, Fig. 8, comesinto contact with the carrier Q Fig. 8, releasing the plate from theupper carrier M, Fig. 8, and allowing it to fall into the lower carrierQ The lower carrier Q is carried around by the carrier M through themedium of a lever Z, Figs. 5 and 7, pivoted to a flange carried by thepost m and spring pressed by a spring .2, Fig. 7, so that the short endof the leverZ is pressed into engagement with a recess .2, Fig. 7,formed in the sleeve Q, carried by the post m The carrier is now liftedfrom the fixingbath P, Fig. 4G, by another projection 0 Fi 5, on thecontrolling-disk H and is moved around through another are over thewashing bath P Fig. 4:, into which it drops. It is raised again byprojection 0 Fig. 5, and in traveling around the catch q, Figs. 5 and 8,of the carrier Q engages with the chute P Fig. 4, and releases theplate, allowing it to fall down the chute for delivery to the customer.As the post m reaches its upper position the lever Z, Fig. 5, comes intocontact with the fixed stop .2 Fig. 5, mounted on the under side of theupper floor, which coaction re= leases the'lever Z from the sleeve Q,Fig. 5, and the mutilated spur-wheel (1 Fig. 5, engages with themutilated spur-wheel Q2, Fig. 5, which returns the lower carrier Q toits normal position against the spring-catch Y, Figs. 1 and st, leavingthe carrier Ill ready to receive the next plate for developing, disc.After the coin or coins have been delivered down the coin-chute thecoin-lever is ready to engage the retaining-slot in the controldisk whenthe said slot coincides with the lever .I, Fig. 5, ready for the nextoperation.

In order to obtain a mount or frame, the lever f, Fig. 9, is operated,which causes a frame or mount to be delivered and at the same timereinforces the clockwork mechanism and feeds an unexposed sensitiveplate into the camera ready for the next operation. This latter functionis carried out by the rack (1 Fig. El, which is attached to or forms apart of the stem .9, Fig. 9, of the rack s, Fig. 9, so thatreinforcement of the clockwork and the feeding of a new plate aresimultaneously cl?- lected. I provide a hell I, Fig. i), the striker i,Fig. 5), of which is operated by a projeiirtiou 0, Fig. 9, on the hackof the control-disk Il, so as to indicate to the subject that theexposure is complete.

I may arrange a thermostatic regulator controlling a source of heatapplied to the developing and other solutions, so that they always keepat a uniform temperature.

Having now described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure byLetters Patent, is

1. In an automatic photographic machine, the combination with the tanksadapted to contain the developing and fixing solutions, carriermechanism for immersing the negative successively in the solutions,suitable motor mechanism for operating said carrier mechanism, and athermostat for controlling the speed of the motor mechanism.

2. I11 an automatic photographic machine, the combination with the tanksadapted to contain the developing and fixing solutions, heating meansadapted to heat the solutions in the tanks, a thermostatadapted tocontrol the supply of heat to maintain said solutions seas-ls at aconstantly oven temperature, carrier mechanism for immersing thenegative in said solutions, substantially as described.

3. In an automatic photographic machine, the combination with the tanksfor the developing and fixing solutions carrier mechanism for immersingthe negatives successively in said solutions, the motor mechanism foroperating said carrier mechanism, the :ilier for governing the speed ofsaid motor mechanism and having adjustable wings, a then mostat andconnections therefrom to the ad justable wings for regulating the speedol. the meter according to the temperature, substan tially as described.

1-. In an automatic photographie apparatus, the combination with thetanks for tindevelopingand fixing solutions arranged upondil'l'erentlevels,of the carrier mechanism comprising an upper carrieradapted to immerse the negative in the upper developing-tin]k, a lowercarrier adapted to immerse the neg:|. tive in the fixing solution, andmeans for elf-- fecting the transfer of the negative from one carrier tothe other, substantially as described.

5. In an automatic photographic machine, in combination, a lens andshutter, a holder for the sensitive surfaces, in rearolfsaid lens, tanksfor containing the developing and fla ing solutions, the carriermechanism in (in-- plicate for receiving the exposed negative andimmersing it in the solutions, the clock mechanism, the ti ming-disltoperated by said clock mechanism, and connections from said timing-diskto the shutter and carrier mechan ism, whereby the operation of saidparts and the transfer of the negative are effected by the clockmechanism, suljistantially as descriheifi.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of; twowitnesses.

liOlllllt'l WiilllOUGlllll YllllNli'. Witnesses:

heniann A. IIOFFMANN, Cnannns lll. CAIUITIER.

